Procurement Manager
* Location: Enfield, North London
* Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + excellent benefits
A global leader in the development and production of sensor solutions for defence and security applications is recruiting a Procurement Manager.
Responsibilities - Procurement Manager
* Lead and manage a purchasing team leveraging data-driven insights to optimize spend and maximize value.
* Oversee the development and introduction of new products, ensuring appropriate supplier involvement and that commercial due diligence is applied.
* Effectively lead the Logistics team, ensuring all imports and exports meet the needs of the business and comply with all relevant requirements.
* Participate in the development of contract bids.
* Define and apply company-defined procedural and ethical controls within both the Logistics and Procurement functions.
* Determine robust sourcing strategies for existing and new products or services in accordance with Life Cycle Management principles.
* Develop effective commercial partnerships with key strategic suppliers to influence the successful achievement and execution of current and future programmes.
* Ensure all imports and exports comply with relevant legislation and procedures, adapting to future legislative changes.
* Drive continuous performance improvement in all areas of supply chain performance, including logistics.
Requirements - Procurement Manager
* Experience in a purchasing/commercial role at Executive Management level.
* Evidence of implementing large and complex product/service contracts with appropriate contractual agreements.
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of MRP, kanban, contract law, risk management, negotiation, and working within a change-culture organization.
* Experience in leading, developing, and working within teams.
* Excellent communication skills with proven experience of presenting at Director level.
Qualifications - Procurement Manager
* HNC/Degree or equivalent in a technical or business-related subject.
* Senior CIPS membership preferred.
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